December 4 and 5, 2008

•AARP Drivers Safety Program: Dec 4 & 5 from 12:30- 4:30pm. Location - CRRC, 1917 FM 2673, Sattler. Refresh your knowledge of current laws and driving skills. Auto insurance discount, confirm w/agent. Does not relieve traffic citations. All ages. Cost: $10 plus $2 donation to CRRC. Information/registration: 830-964-2324.

December5, 2008

•Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, December 5 at 11am. If you have assisted the Senior Center by delivering meals, please come join us! We will be serving barbecue and listening to Christmas music provided by the Blanco Orchestra. Call 830-833-5206 or 830-833-2716 and leave an RSVP message. We hope to see you there!

December 5 and 6, 2008

•Friends of the Wimberley Village Library Used Book Sale! Recent best sellers, paperbacks, non-fiction, and more. Plus collection of vintage LP’s. Free horse rides! Preview for members (may join then) on Dec 5, 5:30pm to 8pm. Open to the public on Dec 6 8:30am to 3pm. Sale indoors at Chapel in the Hills Hall north of town on RR 12. For info, call Library at 512-847-2188.

December 5 and 7, 2008

•Second Act Troupe Returns to Blanco: featuring Blanco actor Maggie Goodman in prominent roles the Second Act Troupe returns in live theatrical performance of “Deckchairs” Friday, December 5 at 7:30pm and Sunday, December 7 at 2:30pm at the Learning Center Theatre in the School District. Offices 814 11th Street. Tickets $12 at the Blanco Visitor Center 9am to 1pm Monday thru Friday, Dec 1 thru 5 or by calling (512) 618-3355.

December 5, 2008

•The Squirrel's Nest, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.'s brand-new thrift store! Join us on December 5th for the grand opening! We will also have a cat adoption day and information about volunteering. Would you like to help with the day-to-day operation of The Squirrel's Nest, give love and attention to cats and dogs, help rehabilitate wildlife to return to the wild, or give out information at educational events? Wildlife Rescue has opportunities for all that and more! Stop by our location at 515 North Main Street, Boerne, TX, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, and ask to speak with Krystal about volunteering. While you're at it, you can also bring along some items to donate, shop for that perfect holiday gift, and adopt a cat to be your forever friend.

December 6 and 13, 2008

•Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Inc. has started an exciting new home rehabilitation volunteer program! You Can Save Wild Lives ...at Home! You can help care for orphaned wildlife babies by taking a few into your own home for approximately 5 to 6 weeks in the spring and summer. Opportunities are available to help care for squirrels, opossums, or birds. WRR staff will give you the training and specialized supplies you need to provide this valuable service. WRR will be hosting a Home Rehabilitation Information Session at the Thousand Oaks Branch of the Public Library on December 6th at 12:30pm and will also host at the Blanco Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room (312 Pecan Street) on December 13th at 2:30pm. Those interested can join WRR to learn how they might become involved with this program. For more information, contact Krystal Mathis by phone at 830-336-2725, x303 or by email at krystalm@wildilfe-rescue.org.

December 7, 2008

•The Sons of Hermann Lodge #138 Christmas Party and meeting will be Sunday, December 7 at 2:30p.m. Twin Sisters School House in Twin Sisters. All members are encouraged to attend.